How do I create a Joomla website?

Procédure

What is Joomla?

Joomla is a content management system ( CMS) with basic functions for editing text, modifying content and adding images. It is possible to install extensions to add new functions to the site, such as :

  • Content editor with insertion of links and media
  • Diary / Calendar
  • Send and download files
  • Photo, video and music galleries
  • Online shop
  • Project management
  • Internal messaging
  • Forum
  • Chat
  • etc.

Is Joomla included in all packages?

Joomla is included in all Linux hosting packages.

How do I install Joomla using the auto-installer?

1. Log in to your LWS customer area.

How do I create a Joomla website?

2. Click on the"Manage" button behind the domain on which you wish to install Joomla.

How do I create a Joomla website?

3. Click on the"Auto-installer" button in the"Software" section.

How do I create a Joomla website?

4. Choose"Joomla" by clicking on the button provided.

How do I create a Joomla website?


3. Indicate whether you want Joomla to be installed at the root of your site (at the base of your site) or in a folder. (If you want to display a shop window, for example). Also choose the database to be used for installing Joomla. Finally, fill in the"Overwrite MySQL database" field and click on the"Validate" button.

How do I create a Joomla website?


5. Once the installation is complete. You can access the Dashboard of your Joomla site using the connection information sent by email.

How do I change the graphic model of a Joomla site?

Our partner Themeforest has thousands of graphic templates to suit every activity.


1. Go to your Joomla administration. (In this form example.com/administrator) Your Joomla may be in a sub-domain.

How do I create a Joomla website?


2. Enter your access details to connect(the administrationsettings will be sent to the email address associated with your LWS account).

How do I create a Joomla website?


3. On the left-hand menu, click on the User Management tab.

How do I create a Joomla website?


4. Choose your new Graph Model, then click Default to save.

How do I create a Joomla website?

Joomla Themes

Discover thousands of graphic templates adapted to any activity at our partner Themeforest

How to install Joomla on your hosting?

Conclusion

You can now install your Joomla site automatically with LWS. You need to keep your Joomla version and modules up to date to ensure the security of your website.

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Ben
18 Oct 2025
Bonjour, quelle est la dernière version de joomla que vous proposez ?
Jordan-LWS Official answer
21 Oct 2025

Bonjour,

Je vous remercie pour votre message.

Actuellement, la version proposée dans l'auto-installeur est la 5.3.2.

Toutefois, si vous souhaitez installer une autre version, vous avez la possibilité de la déployer manuellement sur votre espace d'hébergement.

Au besoin, vous pouvez contacter notre équipe du support technique qui se verra ravis de vous assister dans les démarches.

Je vous remercie pour votre attention et reste à votre disposition pour toute autre question ou complément d'information.

Cordialement, L'équipe LWS 

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